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Agile Coach

Agile Coach - NSW State Government

Daily Rate: $985 + Super
Contract Duration: Until 30 June 2026
Location: Parramatta & Sydney Olympic Park (Hybrid – 3 days onsite per week)
Work Type: Contract


About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Agile Coach to join a dynamic NSW State Government agency. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead and support Agile transformation initiatives across teams and departments, driving a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.

As an Agile Coach, you will work closely with delivery teams, leadership, and stakeholders to embed Agile principles, frameworks, and best practices. You will play a key role in mentoring Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and cross-functional teams to enhance Agile maturity and delivery effectiveness.


Key Responsibilities

  • Guide teams and leadership in Agile practices, frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe), and mindset.
  • Facilitate Agile ceremonies, workshops, and training sessions.
  • Assess Agile maturity and develop tailored coaching plans.
  • Support the adoption of Agile tools and metrics to track progress and performance.
  • Foster a culture of collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement.
  • Act as a change agent to remove impediments and promote Agile values across the organisation.

Essential Requirements

  • Proven experience as an Agile Coach in complex, multi-team environments.
  • Strong knowledge of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, LeSS, etc.).
  • Excellent facilitation, mentoring, and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Experience working in or with government or large-scale organisations is highly desirable.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Eligibility Criteria

  • To be eligible to apply for this role, you must be one of the following:
  • An Australian Citizen
  • A Permanent Resident of Australia
  • A New Zealand Citizen with a current New Zealand Passport


Apply now

Be part of a transformative journey in public sector innovation and Agile excellence. Please apply now if the above role aligns with your skills and experience. Please share an updated resume to reece.perkins@hays.com.au for a confidential discussion.


LHS 297508

Summary

Job Type
Contract
Industry
Government & Public Services
Location
NSW - Sydney CBD
Specialism
Projects & Change Management
Ref:
2944078

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Reece Perkins, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Sydney City
Level 13, Chifley Tower, 2 Chifley Square

Telephone: +61290488987

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